Crime in Cleveleys: statistics, rates and trends
1,221 crimes were recorded in Cleveleys in the 12 months to August 2026, 97.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Cleveleys at a glance
- Crime trends in Cleveleys
- Types of crime in Cleveleys
- Cleveleys compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Cleveleys
- Streets with the most crime in Cleveleys
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cleveleys
- Demographics of Cleveleys
- Questions about crime in Cleveleys
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (474), anti-social behaviour (248) and shoplifting (139) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 395th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Cleveleys | Wyre | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,221 | 9,232 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 97.0 | 77.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -10% | -1% |
| Population | 12,584 | 118,743 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Cleveleys peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,590 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (1,060). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,221 | 97.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,277 | 101.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,196 | 95.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,060 | 84.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,188 | 94.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,590 | 126.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,246 | 99.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,323 | 105.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,424 | 113.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 114 |
| July 2026 | 126 |
| June 2026 | 104 |
| May 2026 | 110 |
| April 2026 | 85 |
| March 2026 | 82 |
| February 2026 | 73 |
| January 2026 | 106 |
| December 2025 | 99 |
| November 2025 | 105 |
| October 2025 | 109 |
| September 2025 | 108 |
Compared with England and Wales, Cleveleys recorded notably more shoplifting (31% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (28% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (55% below) and public order (30% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 395 to 474, while vehicle crime fell from 64 to 28 and anti-social behaviour fell from 367 to 248.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 474 | 37.7 | 34.2 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 248 | 19.7 | 15.4 | -32% |
| Shoplifting | 139 | 11.0 | 8.5 | +9% |
| Other theft | 91 | 7.2 | 6.4 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 82 | 6.5 | 6.7 | +1% |
| Public order | 59 | 4.7 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Burglary | 34 | 2.7 | 3.6 | -13% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 2.2 | 5.0 | -56% |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.7 | 2.1 | -12% |
| Drugs | 18 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Cleveleys; the highest is Blackpool (176.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Garstang (51.1).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cleveleys |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton (Wyre) | 1,371 | 69.2 | -29% |
| Fleetwood | 3,004 | 120.3 | +24% |
| Poulton-le-Fylde | 812 | 67.5 | -30% |
| Blackpool | 27,268 | 176.9 | +82% |
| Lytham St Anne's | 3,302 | 75.4 | -22% |
| Kirkham | 683 | 83.0 | -14% |
| Garstang | 348 | 51.1 | -47% |
| Warton (Fylde) | 344 | 59.4 | -39% |
Of the 3 areas within Cleveleys, Jubilee had the highest crime rate (135.8 per 1,000) and Cleveleys Park the lowest (45.6).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee | Neighbourhood | 5,471 | 743 | 135.8 |
| Victoria & Norcross | Neighbourhood | 6,439 | 446 | 69.3 |
| Cleveleys Park | Neighbourhood | 2,764 | 126 | 45.6 |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Cleveleys over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Runnymede Avenue” (82).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Runnymede Avenue | 82 |
| On or near Bispham Road | 76 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 69 |
| On or near Parking Area | 59 |
| On or near Whiteside Way | 58 |
| On or near Kings Road | 57 |
| On or near Oxenholme Avenue | 44 |
| On or near Victoria Road West | 42 |
| On or near Derby Road | 35 |
| On or near Slater Road | 33 |
Of the 973 crimes in Cleveleys with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 248 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 362 | 37.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 266 | 27.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 125 | 12.8% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 53 | 5.4% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 53 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 42 | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 36 | 3.7% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Cleveleys has an estimated population of 12,584 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (36%, against 19%), more retired residents (39%, against 22%) and less social housing (3.7%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cleveleys average decile 4.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Cleveleys | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 44.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 39.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 9.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Cleveleys a safe place to live?
Cleveleys recorded 97.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 395th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Cleveleys?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 474 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (248).
Is crime in Cleveleys going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cleveleys was down 4% on the year before: 1,221 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,277 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cleveleys?
About 12,584 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 36% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cleveleys?
Cleveleys is policed by Lancashire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.